Free Speech - Case study 4: Conspiracy Theories (PTSI V)

IN CLASS: In pairs, read the following documents and answer the questions:

Read the two documents and answer the following questions:

dark-secrets-conspiracy-theories.pdf (2.68 Mo)

911-and-the-rise-of-the-new-conspiracy-theorists.pdf (83.81 Ko)

1) From what you gain in the documents, explain the reasons for the emergence and rise of conspiracy theories?

2) What are the different examples mentioned in the documents? Explain them and find at least two other examples.

3) What has changed since 911?

4) Why do you think people believe in conspiracy theories?

5) Are there any conspiracy theories you believe in? What are they and why do you believe in them?

6) To what extent do you think conspiracy theories can be harmful?

7) How do you think we could rr should fight against them?

Homework: Complementary videos and reading

q-anon-capitol.pdf (95.55 Ko)